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Star Wars 'May the 4th' Fan Stream from Hasbro with new Black Series, Retro, and Vintage Collection Reveals

Updated: May 6

Hasbro's Star Wars team held their Star Wars Day Fan Stream on the 3rd of May, revealing new products from the Star Wars Universe.


The stream was also meant to see the reveal of the next HasLab project, a new release for the Vintage Collection - but this announcement has been pushed back as Hasbro continues to work on the project.



The Star Wars Black Series reveals kicked off with a Prequel focus and started with a new exclusive from The Phantom Menace with 'Duel of the Fates' three-pack featuring Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Maul. All three figures are updated from their original releases with soft goods robes for Qui-Gon and Kenobi and updated soft goods. This set is a Gamestop US release in the Autumn - and should be a Fan Channel release elsewhere. It comes in the new packaging.,



We also got the full reveal of four sets previously announced via the pipeline process. The first is the single release of the B2 Super Battle Droid. This is an Attack of the Clones release and features a variant clean paint job vs the recent 2-pack release with C-3PO on the Battle Droid body. This version also comes with a firing effect piece. We then get the first release for Revenge of the Sith in the Galaxy Collection with Darth Sidious in his red robes complete with lightsaber and force lightning effects. The figure is a mix of soft-goods robes but with a sculpted hood. Both Sidious and the Super Battle Droid are Fan Channel releases in the Autumn. Both of these new figures will come in the slanted side Phase 4 packaging and not the new squared-off box that Hasbro is moving to later in 2024.



The Clones of the Republic Set 2 will be the Yoda and Commander Gree set and comes with a Prequel era Yoda with two head options, a lightsaber, and his council chair. Gree is based on his comic-book look. This set is a Hasbro Pulse exclusive to start with and will also feature at Shop Disney and Disney Parks in the future.



The final set is the Exclusive two-pack of Captain Enoch and a Night Trooper from Ahsoka,. This one is a Walmart US exclusive and through the Fan Channel everywhere else. This is also an Autumn 2023 release. Both of these final two packs are in the new packaging.



The Black Series pipeline reveals included both Luke and Leia from A New Hope, an army-building 2-pack from A New Hope with a Stormtrooper and Rebel Fleet Trooper, and Dagan from the Jedi: Survivor videogame.



With no HasLab reveal, the Vintage Collection news was limited to the unveiling of the Rebel Pilot 4-Pack with pilots as seen in the Ahsoka series including two human pilots, a Mirialan, and a Duros. The pilots also come with their helmets and blasters. The Army Builder set is a Fan Channel release in the Autumn.



And in the Retro Collection, we have another box set of Prequel figures including Attack of the Clones figures of Padme Amidala, Jango Fett, and MAace WIndu. Along with Revenge of the Sith releases of Anaking Skywalker, Clone Trooper, and General Grievous. This is an Autumn release exclusive to Hasbro Pulse and then Shop Disney and Disney Parks.


Vintage collectors do have some pipeline reveals to look forward to with a new Anakin Skywalker from the Ahsoka flashback scenes, an army-building 4-Pack of Shriek Hawk Mandalorians and an Armorer Forge Playset.


 



STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DARTH SIDIOUS 

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: Fall 2024) 


STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DARTH SIDIOUS figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH. The scheming Darth Sidious lived a double life as Palpatine, a Naboo Senator and phantom menace who manipulated the Galactic Republic’s political system until he was named Supreme Chancellor. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 3 entertainment-inspired accessories including Darth Sidious’ signature red-bladed Lightsaber and two alternate lightning FX hands. 

Available for pre-order 5/4 at 1pm ET at Hasbro Pulse, Amazon, BigBadToyStore and other fan channel retailers.

 



STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES SUPER BATTLE DROID 

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: Fall 2024) 


STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES SUPER BATTLE DROID figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Stronger and more advanced than the standard mechanical soldier, super battle droids run tirelessly and fearlessly into battle, reducing their targets to smoldering ruins with their cannon fire. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and blast FX accessory.


Available for pre-order 5/4 at 1pm ET at Hasbro Pulse, Amazon, BigBadToyStore and other fan channel retailers.

 



STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CAPTAIN ENOCH & NIGHT TROOPER

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: Fall 2024) 


STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CAPTAIN ENOCH & NIGHT TROOPER 2-pack, inspired by the characters’ appearances in STAR WARS: AHSOKA. Captain Enoch, Grand Admiral Thrawn’s captain of the guard, is an ominous sentinel who wears a modified helmet with a golden face hammered into its mask. Brought to life by the sinister majik of the Great Mothers, Night Troopers are a macabre fighting force. Fans and collectors can display these fully articulated figures featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes 2 figures and 2 blaster accessories. 


Available for pre-order 5/4 at 1pm ET exclusively at Walmart.

 




STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES YODA & CLONE COMMANDER GREE

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: Fall 2024) 


STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES YODA & CLONE COMMANDER GREE 2-pack, inspired by the characters’ appearances in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. Small in size but wise and powerful, Jedi Master Yoda played an integral role in the Clone Wars – including briefly commanding a sub-unit of the 41st Elite Corps on Kashyyyk. Clone Commander Gree, designation 1004, assisted Yoda as second in command until Order 66 was enacted. Fans and collectors can display these fully articulated figures featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes 2 figures and 7 entertainment-inspired accessories including for Yoda an alternate head, his signature green Lightsaber and unlit hilt, plus his council chair and walking stick. Clone Commander Gree includes 2 blaster accessories.

Available for pre-order 5/4 at 1pm ET exclusively at Hasbro Pulse and available at DisneyStore.com and Disney Parks later this year as part of the Clones of the Republic program.

 



STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE 3-PACK

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $74.99 / Available: Fall 2024) 


STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE 3-pack, featuring Qui-Gon Jinn, Darth Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi, inspired by the characters’ appearances during the “Duel of Fates” scene in STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE. Darth Maul came to Naboo with a mission to destroy Queen Amidala. Instead, he was met with the formidable Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi – and a fateful battle began. Fans and collectors can display these fully articulated figures featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes 3 figures and 3 entertainment-inspired accessories including each character’s signature Lightsabers.


Available for pre-order 5/4 at 1pm ET exclusively at GameStop.



STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION X-WING PILOT 4-PACK 

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $54.99 / Available: Fall 2024) 

 

A new generation of talented X-wing pilots proudly serve the New Republic, flying the venerable T-65 starfighters on both security patrols and critical missions. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION X-WING PILOT 4-pack inspired by the characters’ appearances in STAR WARS: AHSOKA. These figures feature premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes 4 figures and 10 entertainment-inspired accessories including removable helmets, plus 3 sets of small and medium-size blasters.

 

Available for pre-order 5/4 at 1pm ET at Hasbro Pulse and at 7pm ET at Amazon, BigBadToyStore and additional fan channel retailers. This set will also be available later this year at DisneyStore.com

 



STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION EPISODE II & EPISODE III MULTIPACK

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99/Available: Fall 2024)


After the onset of the Clone Wars, the Jedi bring together a massive clone army to fight the Separatists in a battle that will alter the course of history for the noble Jedi Order. Inspired by the original 1970s Kenner STAR WARS action figures, this STAR WARS: RETRO COLLECTION EPISODE II & EPISODE III MULTIPACK features premium design and five points of articulation across all figures. These 3.75-inch-scale figures are detailed to look like the Padmé Amidala, Jango Fett, Mace Windu as they appeared in STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES, and Anakin Skywalker, a clone trooper, and General Grievous as they appeared in STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH. These figures feature classic Kenner branding, as well as packaging treated with a weathered look. Imagine the excitement of the ‘70s when the STAR WARS original trilogy had just begun. Includes 6 figures and 10 accessories.


Available for pre-order 5/4 at 1pm ET exclusively at Hasbro Pulse and available at DisneyStore.com and Disney Parks later this year.






 

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